Jean Stewart
Kaysville,Utah
Summary
Knowledgeable and dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with superior knowledge of Pediatric and Cardiac ICU treatments, techniques and diagnostic procedures. Adept at providing immediate and individualized care. Twenty-four years of direct patient care experience in the PICU and CICU and 1.5 years of other nursing experience prior. Adept at doctor communication and patient education. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses among diverse patient populations. Reliable employee offering excellent communication with fellow staff members. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Works well with fellow coworkers fostering trusting relationships to create a positive work environment. Passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Recovery Room position.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse PICU & CICU
Primary Children's Hospital
03.2000 - Current
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Unit charge nurse for both CICU and PICU to coordinate patient admissions, transfers, discharges and staffing. Worked closely with attending physicians, fellows, residents and NP's.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry including CVP and arterial lines, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Pediatric & Cardiac critical care units.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to PICU & CICU patients.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Primary Children's Hospital
06.1999 - 03.2000
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cottonwood Hospital
12.1998 - 06.1999
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with total joint replacements, anticoagulant therapy and other conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dixie State University
Saint George, UT08.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Speech And Hearing Science
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Advocacy
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Specimen Collection
- Detail-Oriented
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Documentation and Reporting
- Honest and Ethical
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Reliable and Responsible
- Emotional Support
- Emergency Interventions
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Pain Management
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Treatment Plan Creation and Revision
- Intervention Recommendations
- Conflict Resolution
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Needs Assessment
- Persuasive Negotiation
- Decision Making
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Post Mortem Care
- Relationship Building
- Staff Coordination
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Problem solving
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Analytical Thinking
Certification
PALS, ACLS, BLS, ATCN
Timeline
Registered Nurse PICU & CICU
Primary Children's Hospital
03.2000 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Primary Children's Hospital
06.1999 - 03.2000
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cottonwood Hospital
12.1998 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dixie State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
Bachelor of Science - Speech And Hearing Science
University of Utah
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